Kentucky Derby Parties 2018 in Washington, DC

Since it began in 1875, the Kentucky Derby continues to be the most popular and extravagant horse race in the United States. Known as the most exciting two minutes in sports and as an essential title to earning the highly coveted Triple Crown, the...
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Washington, DC Kentucky Derby Parties Overview

Since it began in 1875, the Kentucky Derby continues to be the most popular and extravagant horse race in the United States. Known as the most exciting two minutes in sports and as an essential title to earning the highly coveted Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby is a day for celebration, no matter where you happen to be in the United States.

While there are plenty of 2018 Kentucky Derby parties in Washington, DC, the craziest has to be Prancin’-A Derby Day Party, presented by Brightestyoungthings.com. Tickets include access to the open bar so that you can imbibe Kentucky’s finest and afterwards you can pet ponies and even ride a horse!

Need another reason to don your wildest fascinator? Check out the 4th Annual Wonders Pink Party that benefits education programs in the metropolitan Washington, DC area for children 8 weeks-12 years. Nosh on the offerings of some of DC’s best food trucks while drinking mint juleps and dancing along with DJ Jamie Mizell.

Revel in tradition at The Willard Hotel’s Round Robin Bar, host of the longest running Kentucky Derby Party in the District. Moreover, this is the site where Henry Clay introduced the mint julep to DC! Dress to impress to be considered for best bonnet or most bodacious bowtie and enjoy sandwiches and Derby pie from the Southern-style buffet.

Even if you’re in Washington, DC for “The Run for the Roses”, the unlimited number of extravagant festivities and overflowing bourbon cocktails will make anyone feel like they’re celebrating alongside the victors themselves.

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